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RESOLUTION NO. 26-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN
MEASURE RELATING TO AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN TO REQUIRE VOTER
APPROVAL BEFORE CERTAIN PARKS, PARKLANDS OR OPEN SPACE
MAY BE REZONED OR DEVELOPED FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL USES; REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; REQUESTING PERFORMANCE OF
ELECTION SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS; SETTING RULES FOR ARGUMENTS,
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REBUTTALS, AND PUBLIC EXAMINATION; AND
DIRECTING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, lands designated or used for parks, parkland and open space provide important
recreational, environmental, scenic, habitat, and quality of life benefits to the residents of the
City of Cupertino (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit to the qualified voters of the City an initiative
ordinance that would amend the City of Cupertino General Plan and require certain
proposals to rezone parks, parklands or open space to residential, commercial or industrial
uses, or to authorize residential, commercial or industrial development in parks, parkland or
open space, to be submitted to Cupertino voters and approved by a two -thirds vote, as set
forth in the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 9222 authorizes the City Council to submit ordinances to
the voters; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code sections 10400 et seq. authorize the consolidation of municipal
elections with statewide elections; and
WHEREAS, the proposed initiative ordinance is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference (the "Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 has been called by
Resolution No. 26-066, adopted on June 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to request that the election be consolidated with
the statewide general election to be held on the same date; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to submit to the voters at the election a
question relating to the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the preparation and filing of ballot
arguments, an impartial analysis, rebuttal arguments, and related election materials in
accordance with the Elections Code and the deadlines established by the City Clerk consistent
with the schedule of the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for the consolidated election;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Ordinance, the proposed ballot question, the
requirements of the California Constitution, the Elections Code, the Government Code, and
all other applicable law.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO, DOES
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recitals.
That the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as findings and
as an operative part of this Resolution.
2. Approval of Ordinance for Submission to Voters.
That the City Council hereby approves the form of the Ordinance attached as Exhibit A for
submission to the qualified voters of the City. The Ordinance shall be deemed adopted and
shall become effective only if approved by the vote required by applicable law and after
certification of the election results by the City Council, as provided in the Ordinance and
applicable law.
3. Calling of Election.
That pursuant to Elections Code section 9222 and all other applicable law, the General
Municipal Election to be held in the City of Cupertino on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, having
previously been called by Resolution No. 26-066, the City Council hereby orders that the
measure described in this Resolution be submitted to the qualified voters of the City at that
election.
4. Ballot Question.
That the City Council hereby orders that the following ballot question be submitted to the
qualified voters of the City at the election:
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Cupertino Parks, Parkland, and Open Space Preservation
Measure. Shall an ordinance amending the City of Cupertino
General Plan be adopted to mandate that any attempt to rezone
parks, parklands or open space to residential, commercial or
industrial uses, or any proposal for residential, commercial or
industrial development in parks, parkland or open space, must
be placed before Cupertino voters and secure two-thirds support
in the City’s next general election?
YES
NO
The City Clerk, in consultation with the City Attorney and the Santa Clara County Registrar
of Voters, is authorized to make non-substantive changes to the ballot question and related
materials as may be required to conform to applicable law, formatting requirements, or
directions from the Registrar of Voters, provided that such changes do not materially alter
the substance of the measure.
5. Full Text of Measure; Availability to Voters.
That pursuant to Elections Code section 9223 and other applicable law, the City Clerk, as the
City’s elections official, is hereby directed to cause the full text of the Ordinance submitted to
the voters by this Resolution to be printed or otherwise made available to voters as required
by law. The City Clerk is authorized to provide the full text of the Ordinance for inclusion in
the voter information guide or ballot materials, or, if permitted by the County elections
official and applicable law, to provide notice in the voter information guide that the full text
of the Ordinance is available without cost upon request from the City Clerk, on the City’s
website, and at the City Clerk’s office.
The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to publish, post, or cause to be published
or posted any notice, synopsis, full text, or other election materials required by the Elections
Code or by the County elections official in connection with the measure.
6. Nature of Measure; Approval Required.
That the measure is an initiative ordinance concerning parks, parkland and open space within
the City. The ballot question provides that specified future rezoning or development
proposals must be placed before Cupertino voters and secure two-thirds support. The
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proposals must be placed before Cupertino voters and secure two-thirds support. The
measure itself shall be approved if it receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the voters
voting on the measure.
7. Description of Measure.
That the proposed Ordinance would amend the City of Cupertino General Plan and, as set
forth in the Ordinance, require specified proposals to rezone parks, parklands or open space
to residential, commercial or industrial uses, or to authorize residential, commercial or
industrial development in parks, parkland or open space, to be submitted to Cupertino voters
and approved by a two-thirds vote. The final legal effect of the measure shall be determined
from the text of the Ordinance submitted to the voters.
8. Consolidation; Request for County Election Services.
That pursuant to Elections Code sections 10002, 10400, 10403, and 10418, the City Council
hereby requests that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara consent and agree
to the consolidation of the election called by this Resolution with the statewide general
election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that the Santa Clara County Registrar
of Voters conduct the election and provide all election services necessary or appropriate for
the conduct of the election. The City acknowledges that the consolidated election shall be held
and conducted in the manner prescribed by Elections Code section 10418.
9. Election Costs.
That the City shall reimburse the County of Santa Clara for the City’s share of the costs of
placing the measure on the ballot, conducting the election, printing and mailing election
materials, canvassing the returns, and all other services performed by the Registrar of Voters
in connection with the measure, upon presentation of an invoice or other appropriate
documentation.
10. Impartial Analysis.
That Pursuant to Elections Code section 9280, the City Council directs the City Clerk to
transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an
impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words, showing the effect of the measure
on existing law and the operation of the measure. The impartial analysis shall be filed with
the City Clerk by the deadline established by the City Clerk consistent with applicable law
and the schedule established by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for the
consolidated election.
11. Arguments.
That pursuant to Elections Code sections 9281 through 9287, the City Council authorizes the
filing of written arguments for and against the measure. Direct arguments shall not exceed
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300 words and shall be filed with the City Clerk by the deadline established by the City Clerk
consistent with applicable law and the schedule established by the Santa Clara County
Registrar of Voters for the consolidated election. If more than one argument for or against the
measure is submitted, the City Clerk shall select the argument to be printed in accordance
with Elections Code section 9287. In the event that more than one argument for, or more than
one argument against, the Measure is timely submitted to the City Clerk/Elections Official,
the City Clerk/Elections Official shall select one argument in favor and one argument against
the measure to be printed and distributed to the voters. In selecting the arguments, the City
Clerk/Elections Official shall give preference and priority in the order named, to the
arguments of the following: (1) to the City Council, or member or members of the City
Council authorized by the City Council; (2) to the individual voter, or bona fide association
of citizens, or combination of voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or
proponents of the measure; (3) to bona fide associations of citizens; and (4) to individual
voters who are eligible to vote on the measure, in accordance with the provisions of California
Elections Code section 9287(a).
12. City Council Argument in Favor.
That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Councilmember Mohan to prepare,
sign, and file a written argument in favor of the measure on behalf of the City Council, and
to make any non-substantive revisions to such argument before filing. The City Council also
authorizes the filing of such forms, declarations, and authorizations as may be required by
the Elections Code or the County elections official. The City Council further authorizes the
argument to include additional eligible signers, including individual voters eligible to vote
on the measure and representatives of bona fide associations of citizens, provided that the
argument complies with Elections Code sections 9282 and 9283 and no more than five
signatures appear with the argument.
13. Rebuttal Arguments.
That pursuant to Elections Code section 9285, the City Council hereby adopts the provisions
of Elections Code section 9285 for this election and authorizes rebuttal arguments. The
authors of the arguments for and against the measure may prepare and submit rebuttal
arguments, or may authorize in writing another person or persons to prepare, submit, or sign
a rebuttal argument. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words and shall be filed with
the City Clerk by the deadline established by the City Clerk consistent with applicable law
and the schedule established by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for the
consolidated election.
14. Public Examination.
That the City Clerk shall make the measure text, impartial analysis, arguments, rebuttal
arguments, and other ballot materials available for public examination in accordance with
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Elections Code section 9295 and other applicable law. During the applicable 10-calendar-day
public examination period, any voter of the jurisdiction or the elections official may seek a
writ of mandate or injunction requiring amendment or deletion of material as provided by
law.
15. Election Deadlines.
That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to establish deadlines for the impartial analysis,
direct arguments, rebuttal arguments, public examination periods, and related materials
consistent with the requirements of the Elections Code and the schedule established by the
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for the consolidated election. The anticipated
deadlines are set forth in Exhibit B. The deadlines in Exhibit B are based on the Santa Clara
County Registrar of Voters’ calendar for the November 3, 2026 General Election and are
intended to govern the submission of City measure materials for the consolidated election.
The City Clerk is authorized to adjust these deadlines as necessary to comply with the
Elections Code and the final instructions of the Registrar of Voters.
16. Notice of Election.
That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of the election and the measure
in the time, form, and manner required by law, including publication of any notice fixing the
deadline for submission of arguments if required or deemed appropriate.
17. Filing and Transmittal of Resolution.
That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution and
all required election materials with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara and
the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters within the time required by law, including
Elections Code section 10403 and the applicable County election calendar.
18. Technical Changes.
That the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney are authorized to make non-substantive
corrections, revisions, or modifications to the ballot question, Ordinance, election materials,
and related documents as may be necessary or advisable to comply with the Elections Code,
the California Constitution, the Government Code, or requirements of the Santa Clara County
Registrar of Voters, provided that such changes do not materially alter the substance of the
measure.
19. Canvass and Certification.
That the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is authorized to canvass the returns of the
election. The City Council shall meet to declare the results of the election and certify the
election results as required by law.
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20. Severability.
That if any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application
of this Resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 21. Effective Date.
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is not a project under the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act, together with related State CEQA Guidelines
(collectively, “CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the
environment. In the event that this Resolution is found to be a project under CEQA, it is
subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because
it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility that the action approved may have a
significant effect on the environment. CEQA applies only to actions which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect
on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance, the proposed
action to enact an ordinance protecting the rezoning of parks and open space would not
approve any development, authorize any physical change to the environment or commit the
City to any project. Rather the Ordinance establishes voter approval requirements for
future land use actions concerning parks and open space. Accordingly the Ordinance is not
a project under CEQA. The foregoing determination is made by the City Council in its
independent judgment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 21st day of July, 2026 by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES: Moore, Chao, Fruen, Mohan, Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SIGNED:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kitty Moore, Mayor
City of Cupertino
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date
___8/7/2026 _____________
Date
8/7/2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-XXX
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AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO REQUIRING
APPROVAL BY AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE VOTERS OF THE CITY
OF CUPERTINO BEFORE LAND DESIGNATED AS PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE MAY BE REDESIGNATED, REZONED OR APPROVED OR
DEVELOPED FOR NON-PARK USES
The People of the City of Cupertino hereby find that:
1. Lands designated as Parks and Open Space provide important
recreational, environmental, scenic, habitat, and quality of life benefits to the residents of
the City of Cupertino (the “City”).
2. Lands designated as Parks and Open Space constitute irreplaceable
community resources that contribute significantly to the character and livability of the
City.
3. The People of the City of Cupertino desire to preserve lands designated as
Parks and Open Space and reserve to the voters the authority to approve significant
changes to such lands.
4. The People of the City of Cupertino find that any redesignation,
authorization of non-park development should occur only upon a broad community
consensus demonstrated by approval of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters of the City.
5. The People further find that limited flexibility should be preserved for
minor boundary adjustments, surveying corrections, utility and infrastructure
improvements, environmental restoration projects, and similar de minimis transactions
that do not materially impair the continued use of protected lands for park and open
space purposes.
6. Exhibits A and B identify the parcels designated as Parks and Open Space
on the Cupertino General Plan Land Use Map and are incorporated herein to provide
certainty and facilitate administration of this Ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Addition of Title 21 of the Municipal Code. “Title 21: Initiatives” is
hereby added to the Municipal Code to read in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit A
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. General Plan Amendment. The City of Cupertino General Plan is hereby
amended to add two new policies or goals to applicable Land Use and Community
Character Element (Chapter 3) and Recreation Parks and Community Services Element
(Chapter 9) of the plan to read as follows:
“Policy LU-1.7: Retention and Expansion of Lands for Parks and Open Space .
Land designated as Parks and Open Space on the City of Cupertino General Plan Land
Use Map shall not be redesignated, rezoned or approved for residential, commercial, or
industrial development unless the proposed action is first submitted to the voters of the
City of Cupertino at the City’s next general municipal election and approved by at least
two-thirds (2/3) of the voters voting on the question. Nothing in this policy prohibits the
city from designating, zoning, acquiring or approving additional property for Parks and
Open Space uses without voter approval.”
“Goal RPC-1.4: Retention and Expansion of Parks and Open Space. Consistent with
Policy LU-1.7, retain lands designated as Parks and Open Space on the City’s General
Plan Land Use Map for parks and open space purposes and continue to implement
General Plan policies that support the preservation and expansion of parks, open space,
trails, recreation uses and similar community resources.”
SECTION 3: Severability and Continuity.
The People of the City of Cupertino declare that each section, sub -section,
paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and
independent of every other section, sub -section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence,
clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub -section, paragraph, sub-
paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, or its application
to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, the City Council declares that it would have
adopted the remaining provisions of this Chapter and ordinance irrespective of such
portion, and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this
ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated.
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SECTION 3: Technical Changes. That the City Manager, City Clerk, and City
Attorney are authorized to make non-substantive corrections, revisions, or
modifications to the Ordinance, Chapter or Title location, General Plan Policy numbers
and related documents as may be necessary or advisable provided that such changes do
not materially alter the substance of the Ordinance.
SECTION 4: California Environmental Quality Act.
This Ordinance is not a project under the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively,
“CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment.
In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the
CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be
seen with certainty to have no possibility that the action approved may have a significant
effect on the environment. CEQA applies only to actions which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance, the proposed
action to enact an ordinance protecting the rezoning of parks and open space would not
approve any development, authorize any physical change to the environment or commit
the City to any project. Rather the Ordinance establishes voter approval requirements
for future land use actions concerning parks and open space. Accordingly the Ordinance
is not a project under CEQA. The foregoing determination is made by the City Council
in its independent judgment.
SECTION 5: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the City Council declares the
results of the November 3, 2026 election on the measure or as otherwise provided by
applicable law.
SECTION 6: Publication.
The City Clerk shall give notice of adoption of this Ordinance as required by law.
Exhibit A
TITLE 21: INITIATIVES
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Chapter 21.04 Cupertino Parks and Open Space Protection Initiative
Section 21.04.010 Title
This Chapter shall be known as the "Cupertino Parks and Open Space Protection
Initiative."
Section 21.04.020. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is as follows:
A. To preserve lands designated as Parks and Open Space on the Cupertino
General Plan Land Use Map.
B. To reserve to the voters of the City of Cupertino the authority to approve
any redesignation of such lands, or approval of development inconsistent with the Parks
and Open Space designation.
C. To ensure that significant changes to protected parks and open space occur
only upon approval of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters of the City of Cupertino.
Section 21.04.030. Definitions.
A. "Protected Parks and Open Space Land" means those parcels and portions
of parcels identified on Exhibit A and listed on Exhibit B, consisting of the parcels
designated as "Parks and Open Space" on the Land Use Map of the Cupertino General
Plan on the effective date of this Chapter.
B. "Non-Park Use" means any use, development, or land use designation other
than Parks and Open Space as shown on the City of Cupertino Land Use Map, including
any successor or substantially similar land use designation, that would allow residential,
commercial, industrial or mixed-use development containing residential, commercial or
industrial uses on Protected Parks and Open Space Land.
Section 21.04.040. Voter Approval Required.
A. General Plan Redesignation.
No amendment to the Cupertino General Plan may redesignate Protected Parks and
Open Space Land to another land use designation unless first approved by at least two -
thirds (2/3) of the voters of the City of Cupertino voting on the question at the City’s next
general municipal election.
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B. Approval of Non-Park Use Development.
The City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, specific plan amendment,
zoning map amendment, rezoning, development agreement, tentative map, parcel map,
use permit, permit, entitlement, subdivision approval, or other discretionary approval
that would authorize any Non-Park Use on Protected Parks and Open Space Land unless
first approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters of the City of Cupertino voting on
the question at the City’s next general municipal election.
C. Timing of Voter Approval.
The required voter approval shall be obtained before the City grants the first
discretionary approval that would: (1) redesignate Protected Parks and Open Space Land;
or (2) authorize a Non-Park Use on Protected Parks and Open Space Land.
Section 21.04.050. Permitted Activities. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit uses and
activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted under the applicable zoning
designation and that are consistent with the Parks and Open Space designation. Uses
permitted or conditionally permitted in the “OS” or “PR” zoning districts under Chapter
19.84 shall remain permitted or conditionally permitted on property zoned “OS” or “PR”,
respectively, to the extent consistent with the Parks and Open Space Designation.
Section 20.02.060. De Minimis Boundary Adjustments and Similar Transactions.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, voter approval shall not be
required for minor boundary line adjustments, lot line adjustments, acquisitions,
dedications, easements, exchanges, transfers, maintenance agreements, access
agreements, or similar property transactions affecting Protected Parks and Open Space
Land if the City Council approves the transaction and makes findings, supported by
substantial evidence in the administrative record, that the transaction:
A. Is necessary or appropriate to resolve surveying, title, utility, access, public safety,
drainage, slope stabilization, vegetation management, environmental restoration, trail
maintenance, liability, maintenance responsibility, or infrastructure issues;
B. Does not materially impair the continued use of the remaining Protected Parks and
Open Space Land for park and open space purposes;
C. Does not result in a redesignation of Protected Parks and Open Space Land or
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authorize a Non-Park Use;
D. Is limited to the area reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of the
transaction; and
E. Furthers the purposes of this Chapter and is consistent with the General Plan and
applicable law.
For any transaction involving Protected Parks and Open Space Land adjacent to private
property, the City Council shall also make findings, supported by substantial evidence in
the administrative record, that:
A. The affected area is not used for active public park, recreational, trail, or access
purposes;
B. The transaction is primarily for maintenance, slope stabilization, vegetation
management, public safety, access, drainage, infrastructure, or liability reduction
purposes; and
C. Private ownership, maintenance, or access responsibility would reduce the City’s
maintenance obligations, slope stabilization obligations, vegetation management
obligations, public safety concerns, or liability exposure without materially impairing the
public’s use, access, enjoyment, or open space value of the remaining Protected Parks and
Open Space Land.
Section 21.04.070. Exhibits.
Exhibit A consists of a map entitled "Protected Parks and Open Space Parcels Subject to
the Cupertino Parks and Open Space Protection Initiative," which shall constitute the
official map of Protected Parks and Open Space Land for purposes of this Chapter..
Exhibit B consists of a schedule entitled "Schedule of Protected Parks and Open Space
Parcels," identifying APNs, common names, General Plan designations, current zoning
designations, and approximate acreage.
Exhibits A and B constitute the official identification of Protected Parks and Open Space
Land. In the event of a discrepancy between Exhibits A and B, Exhibit A shall control
unless the discrepancy results from a clerical, mapping, or scrivener’s error.
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Section 21.04.080. Effect of Violation.
Any ordinance, resolution, agreement, permit, entitlement, development agreement,
subdivision approval, lease, conveyance, or other discretionary approval adopted or
approved in violation of this Chapter shall be void and of no force or effect.
Section 21.04.090. Addition of Protected Parks and Open Space Land by City Council.
Notwithstanding Section 21.04.110, the Council may, by ordinance adopted by at
least four-fifths (4/5) vote of the full City Council, add parcels or portions of parcels to
Exhibit A and Exhibit B as Protected Parks and Open Space Land if the City Council first
makes all of the following findings:
A. The parcel or portion of a parcel has been designated in the General Plan, rezoned,
or otherwise formally approved for park, recreation, open space, trail, conservation, or
similar public open space purposes;
B. The addition of the parcel or portion of a parcel furthers the purposes of this
Chapter;
C. The addition will not remove, reduce, impair, or diminish the protections
applicable to any existing Protected Parks and Open Space Land;
D. The parcel or portion of a parcel is suitable for inclusion as Protected Parks and
Open Space Land; and
E. The addition is consistent with the General Plan and applicable law.
An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section may amend Exhibits A and B solely to add
Protected Parks and Open Space Land. No parcel or portion of a parcel may be removed
from Exhibit A or Exhibit B, and no protection established by this Ordinance may be
reduced, except by approval of the voters as provided in Section 21.04.110.
Section 21.04.100. Interpretation and Conforming Amendments.
This Chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. The Cupertino
General Plan, Municipal Code, zoning map, specific plans, and other land use regulations
shall be interpreted and administered consistently with this Chapter. The City Council
may adopt ministerial and non-substantive conforming amendments necessary to
implement this Chapter, provided such amendments do not diminish, avoid, or impair
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the voter approval requirements established herein.
Section 21.04.110. Amendment or Repeal.
This Chapter, including Exhibits A and B, may be amended or repealed only by approval
of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters of the City of Cupertino voting on the question at
a general municipal election.
Section 21.04.120. Consistency with Federal and State Law.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted or applied to conflict with state or federal
law. If state or federal law requires the City to take an action that would otherwise be
subject to this Ordinance, the City shall comply with state or federal law while preserving
parks and open space to the maximum extent legally feasible.”
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APN_SPACE Acres Description General Plan
326 09 071 0.841664 Franco Park Parks and Open Space
326 29 022 6.143306 Cupertino Sports Center Parks and Open Space
357 10 001 0.049979 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
316 31 041 3.767525 Portal Park Parks and Open Space
342 63 004 64.777431 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
359 25 024 6.274621 Jollyman Park Parks and Open Space
375 23 047 0.282761 Sterling Barnhart Park Parks and Open Space
359 25 048 1.582618 Jollyman Park Parks and Open Space
369 15 009 0.2833 Creekside Park Parks and Open Space
342 57 048 1.000642 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
362 30 098 3.172869 Three Oaks Park Parks and Open Space
366 16 052 5.11795 Hoover Park Parks and Open Space
357 10 008 19.184379 Blackberry Farm Park Parks and Open Space
357 13 035 0.364418 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
369 15 004 0.138535 Creekside Park Parks and Open Space
342 15 038 6.183439 Monta Vista Rec Center and Park Parks and Open Space
357 09 053 5.014234 Stocklmeir Ranch Parks and Open Space
326 49 040 0.193332 Somerset Square Park Parks and Open Space
342 63 003 0.999773 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 63 005 2.767167 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
366 01 042 19.730546 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
357 06 014 3.118365 McClellan Ranch West Parks and Open Space
326 49 036 1.08772 Somerset Square Park Parks and Open Space
326 14 005 6.345067 Varian Park Parks and Open Space
357 06 018 12.958988 McClellan Ranch Preserve Parks and Open Space
357 06 019 2.436475 McClellan Ranch Preserve Parks and Open Space
366 01 039 31.00309 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 45 001 2.373857 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
369 10 001 4.854452 Wilson Park East Parks and Open Space
375 23 046 0.215 Sterling Barnhart Park Parks and Open Space
326 54 041 7.161978 Quinlan Community Center Parks and Open Space
326 17 004 0.231509 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
351 10 042 59.894483 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
351 21 009 28.898056 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
351 21 008 0.302449 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
366 42 999 22.727566 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 59 022 0.57477 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
357 10 007 13.942464 Blackberry Farm Golf Parks and Open Space
357 10 002 0.624955 22050 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Parks and Open Space
366 29 021 40.105843 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 52 007 1.952337 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
369 15 002 13.238718 Creekside Park Parks and Open Space
357 10 008 0.346072 Blackberry Farm Park Parks and Open Space
369 04 055 0.165051 Wilson Park Parks and Open Space
369 04 054 5.198585 Wilson Park West Parks and Open Space
356 05 009 11.015778 Deep Cliff Golf Course Parks and Open Space
356 05 003 25.696925 Deep Cliff Golf Course Parks and Open Space
356 05 006 10.927794 Linda Vista Park Parks and Open Space
356 05 004 16.036059 Deep Cliff Golf Course Parks and Open Space
356 05 005 1.647614 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
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359 25 050 1.737712 Jollyman Park Parks and Open Space
375 22 001 0.748792 Lawrence Mitty Parks and Open Space
326 27 030 0.506944 Mary Ave Dog Park Parks and Open Space
326 29 006 14.615381 Memorial Park Parks and Open Space
342 62 001 56.17333 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 59 027 0.555181 Canyon Oak Park Parks and Open Space
342 50 019 2.637543 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 50 999 3.310813 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
342 13 012 16.480105 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
357 07 029 3.453062 22240 SCENIC CIR Parks and Open Space
342 56 042 0.340264 Little Rancho Park Parks and Open Space
342 48 999 0.20193 Unnamed Property Parks and Open Space
375 21 001 7.065732 Lawrence Mitty Parks and Open Space
503 11 002 78.756124 MidPen Parks and Open Space
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EXHIBIT B
ANTICIPATED ELECTION DEADLINES
The following dates are based on the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters calendar for the
November 3, 2026 General Election and are intended to govern the submission of City
measure materials for the consolidated election. The City Clerk is authorized to adjust these
deadlines as necessary to comply with the Elections Code and the final instructions of the
Registrar of Voters. Arguments and rebuttal arguments for City measures must be filed with
the City Clerk’s office.
Election Event Anticipated
Deadline
Notes
Resolution placing
measure on ballot;
request consolidation
August 7, 2026 Last day for jurisdictions to submit a
resolution calling for a measure election
to the Registrar of Voters; resolutions
should be submitted as early as possible.
Direct arguments
for/against due to City
Clerk
August 11, 2026
at 5:00 p.m.
County calendar deadline for primary
arguments; 300-word limit. City Clerk
may establish deadlines consistent with
Elections Code and County schedule.
Public examination
period for primary
arguments
August 12-21,
2026
Recommended 10-calendar-day public
examination period under Elections Code
section 9295; confirm final City Clerk
schedule.
Rebuttal arguments and
impartial analysis due to
City Clerk
August 18, 2026
at 5:00 p.m.
County calendar deadline for rebuttal
arguments and impartial analyses;
rebuttals have 250-word limit; impartial
analysis has 500-word limit.
Public examination
period for rebuttals and
impartial analysis
August 19-28,
2026
Recommended 10-calendar-day public
examination period under Elections Code
section 9295; final printing deadline is
August 28, 2026.
Final printing deadline August 28, 2026 All ballot language and County Voter
Information Guide materials should be
finalized, including resolution of legal
challenges, so the Registrar can meet
printing deadlines.
Mail ballots to military
and overseas voters
September 19,
2026
Last day to mail ballots to military and
overseas voters.
Vote-by-mail packets /
CVIG mailing period
begins
October 5, 2026 County begins mailing vote-by-mail
packets and County Voter Information
Guides in accordance with County
calendar.
Last day to register to
vote
October 19, 2026 Deadline to register to vote with a regular
ballot.
Election Day November 3, 2026 Polls close at 8:00 p.m.